Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 1990. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 1990 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Written question

Question

How many applications for funeral payments were granted from social fund during last 12 months for which figures are available; & what was average amount paid. - In 12 months ending Nov 1989 a total of 41,247 funeral payments were awarded. The average payment was #522.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

165 c113W;165 c111w

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Funerals Social security benefits

Contains statistics

Yes